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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.60, 621.81 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.60, 621.81 and 254.11 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.60 : 621.81 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.60/621.81 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.60x = 621.81 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.60x = 158,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,005.03/450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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